What is it for?

Actions directed towards the search for economic viability of the activity, in balance with the social and environmental aspects, promoting the sustainability of the process.

By the means of theoretical-practical meetings and field visits, which aim for the technological contribution and technical interventions, the producer receives information and training for:

• Adequacy of the management of the activity, according to the rational techniques of management.
• Application of principles of production with quality. Work the requisites of sustainable production with the purpose of increasing the production, integrated with the recuperation of the environment.
• Stimulate the structuring and the integration of production areas, seeking the organization of the internal production chain and the optimization of resources.
• Implant a system of operational controls of activity, for better decision making.
• Stimulate the increase of productivity in orchards, with emphasis on quality control.
• Develop techniques of recognition of growth habits and fructification of the main fruit species.
• Relate the main cultural practices adopted for exploitation, benefit, traceability and certification for the commercialization of fruits.

How does it work?

The work is developed in practical-theoretical applications, making use of two main tools: Collective Service and Individual Service.

Collective Service: Group service with transfer of agricultural production technology in periodic meetings, where practical and theoretical aspects of the activity shall be developed.

Individual Service: In loco service, with periodic visits by the consultancy to the properties, for the proposal of management adjustments and solutions according to the verified problems and traced objectives.

Check the programmatic content:

Adequacy of the technological procedures for:

• Operational control of the activity.
• Planning of the production according to market demand.
• Production system in Fruit horticulture.
• Installation of orchards.
• Systems of propagation and production and seedling transplant.
• Soil preparation, amendment of the plantation/ crop cover.
• Spacing/population of plants.
• Management of spontaneous plants.
• Management of pruning and lopping.
• Irrigation management.
• Harvest and Post-harvest.